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Editor’s Pick Gun Violence Awareness Month may be drawing to a close but Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) Northwest is holding a Peace BBQ on July 16 at 193rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue. (No time was provided but we will try to find out.) All are welcome. Any questions, please text (646) 937-3754. B.R.A.G. is a group of violence interrupters who work with young people, community residents and organizations, and the public to promote new community norms and safer streets, where violence is not accepted. District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz, NYC Parks and Van Cortlandt

Editor’s Pick Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11 a.m. tour, please click here. For the 1 p.m. tour, please click here. For the 3 p.m. tour, please click here. Bronx Community Board 7 is holding a Resource Fair on Saturday, June 25. See attached flier below for more information. New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free

Editor’s Pick District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4545 Independence Avenue (Riverdale Temple). The event wil include a live DJ, arts & crafts, African drums, dance & zumba, storytelling, spoken word and hip hop. For more information, see below flier. Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The American Albanian Open Hand Association (AAOHA) held a celebration on May 14 on the occasion of the nonprofit’s 8th anniversary to honor the various volunteers who give up their free time to support the association’s ongoing work in the community. AAOHA president and founder, Aleksander Nilaj, invited all volunteers who had worked with him for the last 8 years to the event, held at 2134 Barnes Avenue in the Pelham Parkway section of The Bronx, where over 20 volunteers were recognized and honored on the night. According to its website, the Albanian American Open Hand Association (AAOHA), established

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

Thousands of worshippers from Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center were looking forward to the annual, collective prayer service observance, known as Eid al-Fitr on the football field of Williamsbridge Oval Park to mark the end of Ramadan in May. The weather, however, forced them to move services indoors. The leadership team at the Islamic Center was forced to make alternate plans due to rainfall the night before the May 2 holy day. “We had permission [for Eid al-Fitr prayers] in Oval Park,” Mohammed Hussain, secretary of the North Bronx Islamic Center, told Norwood News. “But due to weather conditions,

By EMILY SAWAKED

Preschool aged children with special needs at the New York Institute for Special Education’s readiness program were busy putting on their helmets ahead of a three-lap ride around their school on Tuesday morning, May 24, and it was all in aid of cancer research. Bikes and tricycles of various sizes and functionalities were lined up along the walls ahead of the event, with aides, physical therapists, and occupational therapists assisting the kids mount their respective “wheels.” A red ribbon held high in the air by Deborah Korn, one of the readiness program’s occupational therapists, signaled the end of

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The music was pumping from around 11 a.m. and could be heard a few blocks away, seemingly nudging and calling residents to come out, join in, applaud their neighbors and soak up the atmosphere for the Bronx Week 2022 Finale parade, which had a fitting, in-person return, under glorious sunshine, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park, on Sunday, May 15. A tradition for more than 40 years, Bronx Week is an annual celebration of the culture, beauty, and institutions of the borough. A lively and excited gathering of schools, bands, cultural institutions, musicians, elected officials, dancers, first responders, youth

By SÍLE MOLONEY & JULIAN NAZAR

The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Bronx Week 2022 kicked off informally on Monday, May 2, at the Northeast Bronx YMCA as its sponsors, supporters and organizers gathered to give the media a taste of what was to come, following a two-year hiatus from large-scale physical gatherings, celebrating the annual festival. Hosted by the Bronx Tourism Council, the Office of the Bronx Borough President, and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, the 10-day festival was packed with several events relevant to every sector of the community, including senior

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality advisory for New York City for Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The pollutant of concern is Ozone. Officials said active children and adults, and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of

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Out and About

UPDATE Out & About: NYC Public Pools Reopen, 4th July Celebrations, Abolition Commemoration Day & More!

Out & About: Block Party, Movie Nights, Pride Month Continues, a Peace Rally & More!

UPDATE Out & About: Juneteenth Celebrations, Pride Month, Summer Fun Activities & More!

Albanian American Open Hand Association Volunteers Honored on 8th Anniversary

Eid Al-Fitr Celebrated in Norwood Ending the Holy Month of Ramadan

New York Institute for Special Education Students Pedal for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The Joy of Community Returned under the Sunshine at the Bronx Week Parade 2022

Bronx BP Heralds Success of Bronx Week 2022 Despite Turbulent Beginning to Year for the Borough

UPDATE New York State Issues Air Quality Advisory & Heat Alert